Kat Maconie Carmel Kicker Heel Sandal
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to hang those black coats up and step into the rainbow.
This is the season for floral accents and bright pastels. It’s a time to express yourself with bold pieces and fresh pops of colors, and where better to do that than with a statement bag or shoe?
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Coach, Louis Vuitton, Nike and other major brands bring lots of color to their palettes, but today, we’re sharing a few smaller designers who really know how to bring the vibrant vibes. Get a little funky and watch the compliment come in droves.
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Coming at you from the surreal streets of New York City, Min and Mon is a statement accessories brand that takes inspiration from the weird and wonderful urban mecca that surrounds it. With the octopus as its adopted mascot, this brand offers out-of-this world hand and crossbody bags with whimsical attachments. Run by a husband and wife team, designs tap into their Colombian roots and is crafted from fine leather in the Andes tradition.
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Skipping across the pond, LarAllan is a UK-based accessories brand run by Nigerian-born designer Lara Olutunbi. Childhood doodles gave way to expressive and colorful handbags, clutches and more. We're particularly fond of the bags that bear cartoon-ish pop-art portraits, and we love her chain link straps.
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Color, style and forward-thinking design. Tha'ts what you're in for with a pair of Kt Maconie's '80s-inspired shoes. This London-based designer makes head-turning footwear and jewelry. She even offers a uniquely beautiful bridal collection. From colorful poofs to vibrant fringe, rainbow sandals, squiggly heels, playful sneakers and more, these shoes are sure to make a statement and leave a lasting impression. Added bonus? Kat Maconie is now carried at Nordstrom.
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Spain knows a thing or two about living a vibrant life, and this Barcelona-based brand brings that enthusiasm to its eye-popping collections of leather bags and goods. Offering customers versatile and customizable designs, Mietis blends classic designs with technicolor palettes and sweet pastels. There's a touch of mid-century modern in these curves. Whether you're looking for an over the shoulder, a clutch, cardholder or wallet, these fine leather accessories will get your noticed for all the right reasons.
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Do you believe in fairies? This Grecian brand brings the soft world of flowers and fantasy to life in pastel shoes that'll make all your girlhood dreams come true. Headed by designer Myrtos Kliafa, these hand-made creations are fit for princesses and queens. She also crafts bags and garments inspired by the romance of the 1920s and '50s. Break out of your everyday and nab yourself some fanciful boots, shoes, heels and more.
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Working out of the D.C., DMV area, Vinci Leather prides itself on quality shoes, bags and accessories for men and women who aren't afraid of exceptional style. The brand's unique styles are 100 percent handmade from calfskin leather, and they're built to express your boldest passions. From dress shoes to sneakers, sandals to heels, everyone in the family can step out in style with looks to take you from work to play, day to night.
Photography by: Courtesy of Kat Maconie
